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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

The best dog-friendly patios to take your pup this summer

Los Angeles was ranked as the most popular city in the country for dog ownership, attributed to its great weather and ample green spaces.
LA food
fromHawai'i Public Radio
4 weeks ago

The state of public transportation in rise of remote work life

Remote work is reshaping American commuting habits, leading to a crisis in public transit systems.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Silicon Valley's role in a surprising missing-person case trend

The number of missing persons reports has seen a significant decline over the past decade, particularly for children.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Where does the housing market stand 5 years after the flight to the suburbs'?

Migration patterns have evolved post-pandemic as people reassess community needs beyond suburban living.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Man gets 25 years to life for beating his girlfriend's 10-year-old son to death in Harlem home

A Harlem man received a 25-year-to-life sentence for the brutal murder of his girlfriend's 10-year-old son, exacerbated by pandemic isolation.
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

Our work and home lives are blending more than ever - how do we navigate this new 'zigzag' reality?

Zigzag working describes the blending of work and family roles, increasingly common due to communications technology and shifting work trends.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff

The UK government's challenges echo past pandemic decisions, highlighting urgent needs in defense and tax strategy.
Mental health
fromInc
4 months ago

Beyond Burnout: Adam Grants Warns of Rising 'Boreout' Among Employees

The pandemic has increased both burnout and boreout, impacting employee engagement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The pandemic reinforced existing inequalities it was a magnifying glass': how Covid changed Britain

The long-term effects of the Covid pandemic continue to shape British society, impacting health, work, and social inequalities.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

I accidentally taught my kids a bad sleeping habit - and it has become a tiresome challenge: 'Where did I go wrong?'

I know that it's going to take up to two hours to get my three kids to sleep, and I'm about ready to fall asleep myself.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Anti-Social Century

"It's just a few seats, but it was a pretty happening place. I can't tell you how sad I've been about it... But there's nowhere else for the food to go." - Rae Mosher, in reflecting upon the change in customer interaction.
Miscellaneous
fromGameSpot
7 months ago

Pokemon Cards Are Reportedly Being Used To Launder Money By The Japanese Mob

"Many criminals who commit bank transfer fraud are converting the money they steal into Pokemon cards. Shady money can't be deposited in a bank, and there's a high risk of it being stolen if you hold it in cash," a former high-ranked crime family member explained. "Pokemon cards are easy to hide, and if you take them overseas and cash them there, you can't get tracked down."
Video games
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn't as fun as they said it would be Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.
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